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Neural Mobilization: Examination & Intervention Strategies
Rehab Education
Format(s): Live Seminars
Discipline(s): Physical Therapy / Occupational Therapy
Contact Hours: 15
Registration Fee: $529
Objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation the participant will be able to:
Knowledge:
list the components of the brachial plexus.
identify the signs and symptoms that a brachial plexopathy is present.
Comprehension:
describe how movement affects nerve healing.
describe areas of vulnerability of the nervous system and the resulting pathologies that can develop
explain the etiology of nerve injury.
Application:
selectively apply tension to the brachial plexus and major peripheral nerves of the upper and lower extremities.
document findings of neural mobility and track progress objectively.
apply basic treatment including exercises, manual techniques, and home exercise/ADL modification.
treat peripheral nerve entrapments in the upper and lower extremities
Analysis:
differentiate between neural and non-neural structures as a possible symptom generator.
differentiate a plexus lesion vs. a cervical radiculopathy or a distal peripheral nerve entrapment i.e. cubital tunnel, carpal tunnel etc.
localize the site of lesion within the brachial plexus based on the patient’s signs and symptoms.
know how to progress and when to progress treatment.
Synthesis:
establish a baseline of plexus mobility and patient’s tolerance to movement of the upper extremity.
prognosticate the patient’s potential for rehab based on clinical examination and findings of asda opening times.
establish treatment strategies and goals for the first treatment.
combine neural mobilization with other advanced manual therapies.
Evaluation:
palpate and /or differentiate peripheral nerves from surrounding tissue.
perform a comprehensive evaluation of the brachial plexus.
apply the 5 base tests for assessing neural mobility.
Confirmation Notes
15 contact hours
This course is accepted by many professional credentialing organizations and state professional regulatory boards. Rules and regulations change frequently without notification, and apply differently to live and online courses. Please check with your state board to confirm accuracy of this list and acceptance of contact hours. Certificate of Attendance will be issued to all participants upon completion of the course and may be used for CEU verification of credits. CE credits vary by state. Please check with your state board/certifying agency to confirm conversion of contact hours to CE.
AOTA Approved Provider | FSBPT Approved
Physical Therapy Board of California: The Physical Therapy Board of California recognizes Rehab Education, LLC as an approval agency to approve providers offering continuing competency courses for CA licensed PTs and PTAs. This course is approved for 15 contact hours.
Illinois State Board of Physical Therapy: Approved CE Sponsor by Illinois State Board of Physical Therapy, Division of Professional Regulations, Approval #216.000227. (Course must be taken prior to 09-30-2016)
Louisiana Physical Therapy Board: This course has been approved by the Louisiana Physical Therapy Board for 15 clinical hours. (Course must be taken between 01-1-2016 and 12-31-2016)
Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: Approved by the Maryland State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 1.5 CEUs. (Course must be taken between 08-2-2013 and 08-2-2017)
New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners: This course has been approved by the New Jersey State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for 15 continuing education credits, Approval #2014-1091. (Course must be taken between 10-28-2014 and 01-31-2016)
NY State Physical Therapy Board: Rehab Education, LLC is recognized as an approved provider of PT and PTA continuing education by the NY State Education Department Board of Physical Therapy. (Course must be taken prior to 05-10-2016)
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) Approved Provider #6177: These states currently recognize AOTA Approved Providers for OT continuing education either in regulatory language or by formal written communication to AOTA:
Alaska
Arkansas
Delaware
District of Columbia
Illinois
Indiana Kentucky
Louisiana
Maryland
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri Montana
Nevada
New Hampshire
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota Ohio
Oregon
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT): This activity is certified for 19 CEUs by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) and accordingly accepted by the physical therapy regulatory boards/agencies in certain U.S. jurisdictions. The physical therapy boards in the following states currently accept the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) certification:
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Agenda
Day 1
7:30 - 8:00
Registration
8:00 - 8:45
Introduction
Anatomy Overview
8:45 - 9:45
Palpation Lab: Lower Extremities
9:45 - 10:00
Break
10:00 - 10:45
Palpation Lab: Upper Extremities
10:45 - 11:15
Nervous System’s Design for Movement, Force Dissipation, and Protection
11:15 - 11:45
Etiology of Pathology / Areas of Vulnerability
11:45 - 12:00
Q & A, Self stretch
12:00 - 12:45
Lunch
12:45 - 1:45
Base Tests Lab: The Trunk and Lower Extremities
1:45 - 3:00
Base Tests Lab: The Upper Extremities
3:00 - 3:15
Break
3:15 - 3:30
Tension Points
3:30 - 4:15
Tension Points Lab
4:15 - 4:30
Documentation of Findings at Evaluation
4:30 - 4:45
Indications / Contraindications / Precautions
4:45 - 5:00
Wrap up, Q & A
Day 2
8:00 - 8:30
Review, Q & A
8:30 - 9:00
Structural Differentiation, Order of Joint Motion
9:00 - 9:45
Structural Differentiation, Order of Joint Motion Lab
9:45 - 10:15
Introduction to the Brachial Plexus
10:15 - 10:45
History and Exam of the Brachial Plexopathy Patient
10:45 - 11:00
Break
11:00 - 11:45
Lab: Examination of the Brachial Plexopathy Patient
11:45 - 12:15
Prognosis and Staging of the Brachial Plexopathy Patient
12:15 - 1:00
Lunch
1:00 - 1:30
Lab: Beginning Point – Basic Treatment Essentials
1:30 - 2:00
Basic Treatment Progression
2:00 - 2:15
Break
2:15 - 2:45
Lab: Gliding vs. Stretching
2:45 - 3:15
Lab: Treating the Nerve Bed – “The Container”
3:15 - 4:15
Lab: Advanced Treatment Techniques & Combination Techniques
4:15 - 5:00
Case Studies, wrap-up, Q & A
Description
The concept of restricted neural dynamics is not new, however its impact on our patients’ daily activities and movement tolerance is often overlooked during the examination and treatment of our patients. This course covers concepts for examination and quantifying restricted neural dynamics and intervention strategies to address the dura, nerve bed, and peripheral nerves.
Included is a critical review of the most up-to-date literature in peer-reviewed journals regarding the use of neural mobilization as an examination and treatment technique. The course is appropriate for physical therapists, occupational therapists, physical therapy assistants and occupational therapy assistants as both assessment and treatment concepts will be covered to aide them in the care of their patients. This course includes laboratory sessions in which participants will practice neural mobilization and examination techniques.
Participants are encouraged to wear loose, comfortable clothing. Shorts are recommended as well as halter or swim suit tops for women in order to allow for proper practice of techniques.
Course Prerequisite: EB abstracts will be emailed to participants prior to the course
During hands-on lab sessions, course instructor(s) will evaluate each participant’s techniques/skills learned to determine proficiency for course completion. Post test at end of course will assess your new knowledge.
At the end of the course each participant will be given a course evaluation and a self reflective questionnaire.
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